Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:24PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 423 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles west of Lee, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Heavy rainfall along with gusty winds could knock down tree
limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage
to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
South Fork.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range; Southwest Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: